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Hypovolemic shock
Abstract Volume 2 Issue 3 - 2017

Hypovolemic shock is a complex condition very prevalent in our time. It is associated

Claudio Piras
with high mortality and a prompt intervention could save lifes. Mortality is related to Department of Surgical Clinic, Federal University of Espírito
severity of trauma and bleed lost, management quality and time from trauma to therapy. Santo, Brazil
In this review from the last 10 years of literature some aspects of pathophysiology,
monitoring and treatment will be presented. Correspondence: Claudio Piras, Department of surgical clinic,
Federal University of Espírito Santo, Brazil, Tel +5527981113955,
Keywords: hemorrhagic shock, hemodynamic monitoring, pathophysiology Email cpiras@uol.com.br

Received: November 09, 2017 | Published: December 08,

2017

Introduction Pathophysiology
Shock is one of the most complex conditions that can be found Hypovolemia is the reduction of circulating blood volume.
in critical patients and is associated with a high mortality distributed Hypovolemia decreases the filling pressure and the Heart Rate to
in early (hemorrhagic shock), postinjury (trauma brain injury) and values ​​below that necessary to maintain tissue perfusion, a situation
late (organ failure).1 The term “shock” encompasses a wide range known as shock. The decrease in blood pressure (BP) leads to a
of pathological processes that may require diametrically opposed neuroendocrine response via the autonomic nervous system, where
methods of treatment. It is defined as a life-threatening circulatory adrenaline and noradrenaline released in the circulation increase
failure where the oxygen delivery is not enough to tissue demand.2 The cardiac contractility, heart rate (HR) and promote vasoconstriction,
underlying cause may be easily identified as in the traumatic shock triggered mainly by baroreceptors and low pressure vascular
resulting from massive hidden blood loss. Shock is a microcirculatory stretching receptors. It also stimulates the renin-angiotensin system,
derangement associated with hypoperfusion and celular death.3 Shock releasing angiotensin II, a potent vasoconstrictor, and stimulates the
respond differently to different therapies because is associates to many secretion of aldosterone, which promotes the conservation of water
physiological alterations caused by increased vascular permeability, and salt. Increased adrenergic activity also favors the flow of some
interstitial edema and intravascular volume depletion,with classic organs like brain, myocardium, and adrenals. In the acute phase of
signs including hypotension, decreased urine output, and multiple the disease, there is also an increase in cortisol production due to
organ insufficiency.4 the secretion of corticotrophin releasing hormone (CRH), ACTH
(adrenocorticotrophic hormone) and reduction of cortisol by negative
Hypovolemic shock is an important cause of morbidity and
feedback.2,4,7,11–14 When BP falls to a sufficiently low level, there is
mortality. Rapid diagnosis associated with immediate appropriate
also a decrease in coronary blood flow, which decreases the contractile
therapy is essential for survival. Prompt hemodynamic stabilization
capacity of the heart muscle and thus further decreases the DC, making
is the basis of initial treatment.5 Here some conceptual, physiological,
the shock increasingly severe. Blood stagnation in the microvessels
and pathophysiological aspects of hypovolemic shock will be
and tissue metabolism continues to increase. A large amount of acid
presented including monitoring and basics concepts of treatment.
(carbonic and lactic acid) continues to be produced and released into
Methods the local blood vessels, increasing the acidity of blood with other
products of ischemic tissue degradation, lead to blood clumping, clot
Data was obtained from Pubmed using the key words hemorrhagic formation and consequent obstruction of microvascular bed. After a
shock, hypovolemic shock, monitoring, pathophysiology, trauma and few hours of hypoxia, there is an increase in capillary permeability
hypoperfusion. Data from the last 10 years was checked for suitability. and a large amount of fluid begins to flow to the tissues and edema
formation.7,11–14
Definitions
Shock affects many systems with various signs of cellular
Shock is a state of inadequate tissue perfusion and oxygenation degeneration like: Less active transport of sodium and potassium
characterized by an unbalance between oxygen supply (DO2) and through the cellular membrane; Depression of the mitochondrial
demand (VO2), which will lead to the injury of body tissues.3,5,6 activity; Lysosomes dysfunction, with release of hydrolases and
Arterial hypotension may be present, but it is not essential in the additional cell injury; and Depression of cellular metabolism of
diagnosis of shock. Special attention should be on signs of tissue nutrients, such as glucose, as well as the activity of some hormones,
hypoperfusion such as changes in mental state; cardiac changes, such such as insulin.7
as tachycardia; and kidney alterations, such as oliguria in patients
without renal disease.4,7 Hypovolemic shock is characterized by Hemodynamic aspects
inadequate cardiac output due to insufficient circulating volume, as
seen in bleeding, pancreatitis, and large burns.4,8–10 The quantitative determination of hemodynamic function is
essential in the proper handling of the patient in hypovolemic

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shock. Since preload reduction (volemia) is the underlying cause of Variation of the plethysmographic waveform measures
hypovolemic shock, volume replacement based on clinical parameters the amplitude variation of the plethysmographic waveform of
is essential in treatment.11 However, clinical observation alone in pulse oximetry. The measure is considered positive for volume
these patients is often subjective and has a low correlation with the responsiveness when it reaches variation of 10% for automatic
hemodynamic parameters measured. Data from the literature show measures and 12% for manual measures.17,20–23,27
that the intensivist is unable to accurately predict variables such as
cardiac output (DC), occluded pulmonary artery pressure (PAPO) Management
and peripheral vascular resistance (SVR) in more than 50% of events, The treatment of hemorrhagic shock, which is the most common
despite having access to central venous pressure (PVC) and radiological cause of shock in trauma, comprises interruption of bleeding and
examinations.15 These data reinforce the need to accurately determine volume replacement, whith blood and its derivatives or solutions,
preload in these patients. Thus, invasive hemodynamic monitoring is like crystalloids or colloids. The most used component in volume
a fundamental part of handling the patient in shock.11,12,15–23 replacement is crystalloid solutions, in order to reestablish cardiac
The main hemodynamic variables in hypovolemic shock are: output and tissue perfusion. This practice, although well accepted,
arterial pressure (BP), heart rate (HR), central venous pressure (CVP), is not free of complications. Crystalloids and colloids have been
occluded pulmonary artery pressure (PAPO), cardiac output (DC), associated with inflammation, hemodilution, edema, abdominal
cardiac index (VVF), right ventricular end-diastolic volume (VDFG), compartment syndrome, renal failure and coagulation disorder.14,28–31
variation of systolic pressure (VPS), variation of pulse pressure Fluid replacement can be monitored by dynamic methods with
(PPV), systolic volume variation (VVS) and plethysmographic waves advantages over static variables and vital signs.23
variation (VOP).15–25 Variables are divided into static or dynamic In cases of severe bleeding and massive blood replacement,
discussed below. some criteria observed in recent years should be taken into account:
Static variables loss of blood viscosity, coagulation changes due to hemodilution
and fibrinolysis. For volumetric replacement that prevents severe
Static variables can be divided into pressure and volume variables. impairment of tissue perfusion, data retrieved from recent wars have
Pressure variables include PVC and PAPO.26 Volume variables shown that the use of infusion ratios of red blood cell and plasma
included left ventricular end-diastolic volume (LVEDV) and overall concentrates should be between 1: 1 and 2: 1, with benefits in the
final diastolic volume (LVSD).16,17,20 The VDFVE is the volume of mortality rate. The infusion of platelets is an important factor in
blood within the left ventricle at the end of the diastole. It is measured coagulation and the replacement of fibrinogen critical, as soon as
indirectly through transesophageal echocardiography. Its normal possible, when blood values ​​are below 100 mg/dL.32–34 The main
value in healthy non-athlete adults is 152 to 176ml7 and is decreased objective of volume replacement is to increase plasma volume,
in hypovolemic shock due to decreased preload. VDFVE has not been correct coagulation disturbances and ensure tissue perfusion, with
able to effectively predict fluid responsiveness.16,26 Another volumetric improvement of vascular rheology and acidosis correction.35–36
static variable is VDFG, which is measured by transpulmonary
thermodilution, is also reduced in hypovolemic shock. This method Conclusion
has been considered a pre-load indicator and a possible predictor of
volume responsiveness. Some studies have shown good sensitivity and Due to the severity and high mortality of hypovolemic shock, the
specificity of this method, while others suggest a lack of correlation presence of an experienced and multidisciplinary team is essential.
between the measured values and ​​ the change in cardiac output.16,26 Capability of anticipating complications and act immediately can
preserve lives. Hemodynamic monitoring is a fundamental part of
Dynamic variables the patient’s treatment in shock, and knowing how to interpret data
obtained and act on them is essential.
Dynamic variables are based on the intermittent decrease in
venous return due to the increase in intrathoracic pressure produced Acknowledgements
by positive pressure mechanical ventilation cycles. With decreased
venous return, the left ventricular preload also decreases. The analysis None.
of this effect on systolic volume or relative variables such as pulse
pressure or systolic pressure has been the main concept of functional Conflict of interest
hemodynamic monitoring.17,20–23,27 There is no conflict of interest related to the completion of this
The systolic pressure variation (VPS) evaluates the difference study.
between the maximum systolic pressure and the minimum systolic
pressure throughout a respiratory cycle. A difference greater than
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